Health insurance through the Affordable Care Act still exists nearly two years after candidate Donald Trump said he had “concepts of a plan” to replace it.

But even though many Americans still have access, it doesn’t mean coverage is affordable. New data out of Access Health CT reveals at least 22,000 Connecticut residents lost coverage after failing to make premium payments.

Today on the Wheelhouse, what’s left of the ACA and how is President Trump’s White House approaching health care policy?

Guests:
Julie Appleby, senior correspondent, KFF Health News
Katy Golvala, health reporter, CT Mirror
Kathleen Unger Holt, Healthcare Advocate, state of Connecticut 

Health insurance through the Affordable Care Act still exists nearly two years after candidate Donald Trump said he had &ldquo;concepts of a plan&rdquo; to replace it.
But even though many Americans still have access, it doesn&rsquo;t mean coverage is affordable. New data out of Access Health CT reveals at least 22,000 Connecticut residents lost&nbsp;<a href="https://ctmirror.org/2026/07/10/aca-coverage-losses-surge-in-connecticut-after-subsidy-expiration/">coverage</a>&nbsp;after failing to make premium payments.
Today on the Wheelhouse, what&rsquo;s left of the ACA and how is President Trump&rsquo;s White House approaching health care policy?
Guests:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.kff.org/person/julie-appleby/">Julie Appleby</a>, senior correspondent, KFF Health News</li>
<li><a href="https://ctmirror.org/author/kgolvala/">Katy Golvala</a>, health reporter, CT Mirror</li>
<li><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/oha?language=en_US">Kathleen Unger Holt</a>, Healthcare Advocate, state of Connecticut&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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If you’re a news junkie — or maybe just news curious, we’ve got your weekly dose of Connecticut politics, tackling everything from tax cuts to human composting. Amplifying important local and national voices, The Wheelhouse walks listeners through the most important political stories of the week.  You’ll hear from well-known political reporters, academics, and local journalists across Connecticut’s 169 cities and towns.

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How much ‘Obamacare’ remains in Trump’s America?

Artificial intelligence is rapidly making its way into Connecticut’s classrooms.

Connecticut lawmakers recently passed Senate Bill 5, a sweeping new law that includes investments in computer science education and the creation of a statewide AI Academy.

Supporters say it prepares students for the future, while educators are also grappling with questions about ethics, academic integrity, and AI literacy.

This hour, we learn what Connecticut's new approach to AI could mean for the next generation of learners.

GUESTS:
Sen. James Maroney, Democrat representing Milford, Orange, West Haven, and Woodbridge
Irene Parisi, chief academic officer, Connecticut State Department of Education
David Bergman, associate dean for faculty and research, University of Connecticut School of Business 
Adam Nemeroff, assistant provost for innovations in learning, teaching and technology, Quinnipiac University

Artificial intelligence is rapidly making its way into Connecticut&rsquo;s classrooms.
Connecticut lawmakers recently passed&nbsp;<a href="https://legiscan.com/CT/text/SB00005/id/3375876">Senate Bill 5</a>, a sweeping new law that includes investments in computer science education and the creation of a statewide&nbsp;<a href="https://www.charteroak.edu/ai-academy/">AI Academy</a>.
Supporters say it prepares students for the future, while educators are also grappling with questions about ethics, academic integrity, and AI literacy.
This hour, we learn what Connecticut's new approach to AI could mean for the next generation of learners.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.senatedems.ct.gov/senator/james-maroney">Sen. James Maroney</a>, Democrat representing Milford, Orange, West Haven, and Woodbridge</li>
<li><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/SDE">Irene Parisi,</a>&nbsp;chief academic officer, Connecticut State Department of Education</li>
<li><a href="https://www.business.uconn.edu/person/david-bergman/">David Bergman</a>, associate dean for faculty and research, University of Connecticut School of Business&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.qu.edu/faculty-and-staff/adam-nemeroff/">Adam Nemeroff</a>, assistant provost for innovations in learning, teaching and technology, Quinnipiac University</li>
</ul>

AI is already being used in schools. Now, CT lawmakers hope to regulate it.

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, many of the ideas at the heart of the nation's founding — from freedom and representation to checks and balances — remain subjects of fierce public debate.

This hour, we explore America's official time capsule and the artifacts Connecticut is sending into the future.

What story are we telling about who we are in 2026? And what does that story reveal about who we hope to become?

GUESTS:
Tom Medema, special advisor to America 250 and project manager for America’s Time Capsule
Cyndi Tolosa, Director of Advancement, CT Humanities, project manager for America 250 Connecticut Commission
Sarah Atwell, Durham’s America 250 Committee leader 
Jason Hayes, First Selectman of East Granby

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, many of the ideas at the heart of the nation's founding &mdash; from freedom and representation to checks and balances &mdash; remain subjects of fierce public debate.
This hour, we explore America's official time capsule and the artifacts Connecticut is sending into the future.
What story are we telling about who we are in 2026? And what does that story reveal about who we hope to become?
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Tom Medema, special advisor to&nbsp;<a href="https://america250.org/">America 250</a>&nbsp;and project manager for America&rsquo;s Time Capsule</li>
<li>Cyndi Tolosa, Director of Advancement,&nbsp;<a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cthumanities.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccwynne%40ctpublic.org%7C032d825a808648dbad6a08ded1f9e982%7C46f93d87c3a048d2834be99a572ddf32%7C0%7C0%7C639179068530145078%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=6cLwH%2FA7XyXAlFjRh5wXaHX3DS7wV1zjPXukj%2BsobIc%3D&amp;reserved=0">CT Humanities</a>,&nbsp;project manager for&nbsp;<a href="https://ct250.org/">America 250 Connecticut</a>&nbsp;Commission</li>
<li>Sarah Atwell, Durham&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.townofdurhamct.org/entities/america-250-committee">America 250 Committee</a>&nbsp;leader&nbsp;</li>
<li>Jason Hayes, First Selectman of East Granby</li>
</ul>

What belongs in America's time capsule?

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From Hurricane Maria through this year’s Super Bowl, Bad Bunny, the “King of Latin Trap” continues to weave politics into his lyrics.

From Hurricane Maria through this year&rsquo;s Super Bowl, Bad Bunny, the &ldquo;King of Latin Trap&rdquo; continues to weave politics into his lyrics.

How much ‘Obamacare’ remains in Trump’s America?

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